Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

I must confess, I'm not one for amusement park rides, I'll go on them, I just don't care one way or the other… but I like places like Disneyland and Universal Studios, mostly for the character...

Top 10 Orlando Activities

Once a small town, Orlando is now a bustling city featuring multiple theme park attractions, popular convention centers for business travelers, and a multitude of entertainment venues for both...

Visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

There are so many fun places to visit in California, but the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has to be one of our family favorites. Where else can you get rides, the beach, an arcade and a free summer...

Mountain Bike the Mitten

Most avid mountain bikers that visit the Mitten roll into Marquette or Copper Harbor, both epic trail systems. Copper Harbor is an IMBA Silver-level ride center, and Marquette is just a little behind...

Mountain Magic, Winter Park CO

A rocky mountain ski trip is winter magic: snow-capped views above 10,000 feet, delightful apres-ski toasts with ski buddies, ripping a top-to-bottom run on packed powder, and a soak in the...

New Orleans, Lessons from the Swamp

I'd never been to New Orleans. This classic southern Cajun-vibe city perched on the gulf in a giant swath of wetlands where seawater meets the Mississippi River. I bet you've heard the nickname, The...